In determining its recommendation for daily protein intake needs, the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) committee made use of studies related to what topic?

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The DRI committee used studies related to nitrogen balance to determine recommendations for daily protein intake needs. Nitrogen balance studies help in understanding how much protein is needed to balance the amount of nitrogen consumed with the amount excreted, indicating the body's protein needs for maintenance and growth.

In Determining Its Recommendation for Daily Protein Intake Needs, the Dietary